Upheaval

A sudden, violent change or disruption.

Upheaval is a sudden, violent change or disruption. It can refer to a tumultuous event or period of unrest.

/ʌpˈhiːvəl/

It comes from the French word 'upheaval' meaning a sudden raising or throwing up.

disturbance turmoil upheaval revolution revolt

change disruption

revolution revolt uprising

destructive event